The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) successfully conducted another investor forum in Ampara at the Monty Hotel on 30th May 2023.The forum was organized with the objective of raising awareness of the importance of investor education and investor protection.
The forum attracted over 90 participants, including the professionals and business communities in the region. The forum provided valuable insights on investor education and investor protection.
At the investor forum, Nimal Kumarasinghe, SEC Manager – External Relations, provided a basic knowledge of investments, the process of investing, and the pros and cons of investing in the Stock Market. A session to create awareness on the CSE Mobile App was conducted by a CSE Executive from the Kandy branch, Madhawa Aramandeniya.
Furthermore, an analysis of the sectoral performance and market opportunities was presented by Acuity Stockbrokers (PVT) Ltd., Director Sales, Kapila Pathirage.A panel discussion was held with the participation of Mr. Nimal Kumarasinghe, Mr. Kapila Pathirage, and Mr. Niroshan Wijesundere, CSE Senior Vice President-Marketing, providing an opportunity for participants to clarify any doubts from the panelists.
The participants were also given the opportunity to meet investment advisors from stock brokerage firms and representatives of unit trust management companies.
The SEC and CSE have planned more investor forums this year in locations such as Negombo, Colombo, Anuradhapura, and Batticaloa in order to create awareness via investor education and protection while highlighting the importance of financial literacy.